forequarter
|fore/quarter|
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🇺🇸
/ˈfɔrˌkwɔrtər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfɔːˌkwɔːtə/
front section
Etymology
Etymology Information
'forequarter' originates from Middle English, specifically the combination of 'fore-' meaning 'front' and 'quarter' meaning 'one of four equal parts'.
Historical Evolution
'forequarter' changed from the Middle English word 'forequarter' and has remained largely unchanged in modern English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the front part of something divided into four parts', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the front quarter of a carcass, especially of beef, including the foreleg and the adjoining parts.
The butcher prepared the forequarter for sale.
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Last updated: 2025/01/20 08:15